PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Fred Couples was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, a journey that began with what he called ''the dumbest decision I ever made.'' It was one that, like so many other things in his life, turned out just fine.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- With his runner-up finish in the Wells Fargo Championship, David Lynn of England all but assured himself a spot in his first U.S. Open. He moved to No. 42 in the world, and the top 60 in three weeks are exempt from qualifying.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A week like no other at Quail Hollow held one final surprise Sunday when 22-year-old rookie Derek Ernst birdied the 18th hole to force a playoff, and then won the Wells Fargo Championship on the first extra hole against David Lynn of England.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Vijay Singh withdrew from the Wells Fargo Championship because of a sore back Wednesday, one day after the PGA Tour said it would not punish the Fijian for his admission that he used deer antler spray.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The PGA Tour dropped its doping case against Vijay Singh on Tuesday based on new information from the World Anti-Doping Agency, which said using deer antler spray is no longer prohibited because it contains such small amounts of a growth hormone fa

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Mercedes-Benz has upgraded its corporate involvement at the Masters by becoming one of three global sponsors, allowing the Germany-based automaker to air television ads during the limited commercial space in domestic telecasts.

AVONDALE, La. -- Lucas Glover moved into position for his first tournament victory in two years with a strong performance at the Zurich Classic on Friday, yet he's not certain if he'll even finish the four rounds.

As much as he loves the American style of golf, Matteo Manassero of Italy isn't in a big rush to try to join the PGA Tour. He is in his fourth year on the European Tour, though he just turned 20 on Friday.